NGC2660 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2660 right now?
NGC2660 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 32° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.80.
NGC2660 tonight
NGC2660 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC2660 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2660 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -44° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -44° |
| NGC2660 rise | 01:32 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 36° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 38° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 40° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 41° |
| NGC2660 transit | 07:25 | 41° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 41° |
Track NGC2660 position throughout the night
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NGC2660 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2660
| Time | 05:02 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 152° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2660 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is NGC2660 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2660 will remain visible until May 31, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 01:28 |
| Set | 13:15 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 07:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 42m 37s", Dec: -47° 12' 02s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2660, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC2660 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2660 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2660
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 42m 38s |
| Declination | -47° 12′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | 8.8 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 32.2° |
| Azimuth | 151.9° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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